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International students, 'visa hoppers' and backpackers targeted in Australia migration crackdown

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: BBC News
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What happened

The government wants to reduce net overseas migration to 225,000 people by 2028.

Key facts

  • The government wants to reduce net overseas migration to 225,000 people by 2028.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:05:09 UTC.

Why it matters

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  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
  • Whether other major newsrooms confirm the same details
  • Any follow-up decision, vote or deadline tied to the event

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

  1. International students, 'visa hoppers' and backpackers targeted in Australia migration crackdown

  2. Global powers that themselves violate international law sit in Security Council: Guterres

  3. Australia Post worker stole dozens of bank cards to fund ‘debilitating’ gambling addiction

  4. Australia cracks down on student and backpacker visas to curb migration

  5. Pediatricians raise the alarm on the effect of Trump's immigration crackdown on kids

  6. Pernicious states: Towards a new grammar of international relations

  7. Philippines' Duterte seen in person at International Criminal Court for first time

Sources

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